Solar Power has dominated the news recently. Some of the most notable stories include: Innogy, a major German energy firm announced plans to begin constructionon two solar energy projects near Vauxhall in southeastern Alberta this spring. An Irish energy company has proposed a 156-acre solar energy production facilitywithin Calgary city limits. If approved, it would […]
Are Alberta Carbon Tax Dollars Being Spent Wisely?
The world’s most authoritative voice on climate science, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released a report on October 8 on what it means to limit global climate change to 1.5 ⁰C, and the consequences of missing this target, a target that Canada not only endorsed, but fought for at the 2015 Paris Climate Summit. […]
Alberta’s Leaky Bucket
Alberta’s Leaky Bucket Alberta’s Carbon Tax was introduced in 2017 and in 2018 it was increased. There has been a lot of push back from Albertans on this topic. If the Carbon Tax was used for what it was intended – to help improve our environment – then I doubt that we would have seen […]
Is Now the Time to Install Solar?
Alberta Solar Rebates Available! The Alberta Energy Efficiency Program was officially launched in June of this year. What does it all include? While there are new rebates available for windows, water heaters and appliances, the most discussed however, is the potential $10,000 solar installation rebate. A qualified solar installation will not only help reduce your […]
Have You Heard of Passive House Design?
Have you heard of Passive House Design? It’s when houses are specifically designed to be as energy efficiency as possible so they can use minimal energy for things like heating and cooling or lighting. Passive houses use design elements like superinsulation in the walls to minimize the heat transfer from the exterior and interior. This […]
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